The Alfa Romeo Montreal owes its shape to the designer Marcello Gandini: he designed for the World exhibition "Expo 67" in 1967 in the Canadian city of Montreal a body based on of the Giulia technique. These included a front engine and the ventilation slots in the B-pillar, which were used as Styling element served. Similar slots also adorned the bonnet of the exhibition vehicle, which formed the starting point for the Montreal presented years later, which ultimately In 1970 alfa Romeo at the Geneva Motor Show and then went into series production a year later. As an engine, a 2.6-liter V8 derived from a racing engine was placed under the bonnet obstructed. Only just under 4,000 units of the Alfa Romeo Montreal have been produced.

Now in this auction one of about 4,000 units built Alfa Romeo Montreal can be bought at auction become. The sports coupé offered here with the chassis number AR1427805 comes from the Built in 1972, but was not registered until March 1975. This Alfa was first delivered Romeo to a dealer in Ambérieu, France. According to the seller, this car should have at least 2 previous owners – The current owner is aware that the Montreal of From 1987 to 2014 in one and the same property in France, after which a so-called "Frame-off" restoration – which was completed in 2017 – and since 2018 the Sports coupé in Germany. The history of the Alfas can be partially traced. In possession of a This Montreal is already H-approved, the last TÜV ran until May 2021. Whether Matching Numbers it cannot be said with certainty. A total of 5 keys are after Seller statements about the car. A Classic Analytics report from October 2020 is available, in which of these Alfa Romeo Montreal the condition grade 1- with a market movement of 105,000 € got. Also worth mentioning is a manufacturer's certificate available for the car.

In the course of the frame-off restoration, which was started in 2014, the entire vehicle is were dismantled and all parts of the Montreal were either repaired or replaced. The Work on this restoration was finally completed in 2017. Due to of these not too long ago works, the Alfa Romeo impresses with body technology due to its very good condition. Defects such as rust, dents, scratches or paint defects can cause the Exterior of the car can not be removed. In addition, the seller states that any external modifications to the Montreal have been omitted. An accident is closed by the current owners in its holding period.

Original rims, on which new tyres are fitted, ensure a further visual appearance mounted. In the area of the chassis no deficits are recognizable and the brake system is in good shape, according to the seller.

Just like the exterior, the interior of this Alfa Romeo Montreal reflects a very good Condition reflects: The interior in black presents itself in perfect condition without damage or other defects. As the only drop of courage, the seller gives a not working watch on – Otherwise, all instruments inside the sports coupé are a to attest to flawless functioning. The radio shaft is covered by a black aperture, to which In addition to the exhibition windows, equipment elements include electrical Windows.

The various instruments in the cockpit of the Alfa Romeo Montreal are playfully arranged: Mileage can be read from the Jaeger instruments a mileage of 5,259. These Number is expected to correspond to the number completed after the completion of the restoration work Kilometrage.

The 2.6-litre V8 engine directs 194 hp – via a 5-speed manual transmission (in which the 1st gear on the left rear), the power of the 8 cylinders is transmitted to the rear axle. In September 2020 This Alfa Romeo underwent a final maintenance. To the recently held Repairs include the replacement of the rear wheel bearings, the replacement of the switch of the horn and Window regulators and the renewal of chrome strips.

Especially on the underbody of the car you can see the effort of the restoration work. Who longs for an avant-garde Gran Turismo with supercar attitude and sound of an Italian V8 can not resist, which should be such an Alfa Romeo Montreal gain weight.

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